A state legislator from Yukon is trying to clamp down on federal overspending by filing a resolution aimed at requiring Congress to balance the budget annually.

Constitutional conservative Rep. Jay Steagall (R-Yukon) said his resolution is a conversation-starter.

Amid an extended federal government shutdown, the House District 43 representative shared his reasoning during October’s Yukon Chamber Legislative Breakfast.

“We need to do something about the ability of the government to just shut down,” Steagall said. 

For what it’s worth, I agree with the El Reno Main Street board of directors. It’s time to take a “step back” and look at what’s best for downtown El Reno. 

At last week’s city council meeting, Casey Trejo, president of the Main Street board, said the directors would be meeting this week to decide what kind of action to take moving forward.

The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office is reminding families to remain vigilant about online safety for their children following an undercover investigation that resulted in the arrest of a Woodward County sheriff’s employee. 

Capt. Adam Flowers of the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office said Francis Vandermey was arrested in Woodward following the undercover investigation that began in July.

Information about the case has been turned over to the Canadian County district attorney for consideration of charges. 

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.

Applications must be received by the Canadian County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.

County election board secretary Allen Arnold said absentee voting is available to all voters and applications can be submitted several ways. 

“In Oklahoma, no excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot and it’s easy to apply.

“Voters can submit their application online, in-person, by fax, mail or even email,” said Arnold.